Learning Through the Arts

by | Oct 29, 2017 | Workshop Notes, Workshops

Let’s explore ways to integrate Dance, Drama and Music in a journey through the Arts! Participants will actively engage in lessons that are designed around a theme, where the Creative Process and Elements have been used as a guide for planning rich learning...

Putting the Polish on your Jazz Ensemble

by | Oct 29, 2017 | Workshop Notes, Workshops

This presentation will discuss the process of going beyond notes and rhythms with your student jazz ensemble.Ways to approach teaching students about the roles of the instruments in the jazz ensemble, interpreting jazz rhythms, phrasing, section playing, dynamics, and...

Jazz Improvisation

by | Oct 29, 2017 | Workshop Notes, Workshops

Beginning Stages is a method for jazz improvisation in the band class. Strategies will be discussed on how to develop skills, comfort level, and performance improvisation with an understanding of how to create, write out, and perform original solos. A live...

Making Music with your Dynamic Dreamers

by | Oct 29, 2017 | Workshop Notes, Workshops

Dynamic Dreamers WorkshopMusic can be such a powerful way to connect with the diverse needs of our special education students. This workshop will provide you with techniques and activities to help you connect with your students, ease their anxiety (and yours!) and...

A Classical Guitar Primer

by | Oct 29, 2017 | Workshop Notes, Workshops

This workshop is geared to help teachers learn the fundamentals of classical guitar technique and how it can be implemented as a school program. This session will cover a range of topics from repertoire, warm-ups, maintenance, and lesson plan ideas. People attending...